Category Archives: Remodeling/Construction

Good Help and Good Company

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Doc Arnett

Fact is, I could do all of this plumbing work by myself, taking it step by step, and slogging my way forward. Sooner or later, I’d get it done. Continue reading →

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Autumn Snapshot

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Doc Arnett

I cap the bottle and set it under the window, turn back to my work, giving silent praise for God’s good beauty that brings us rest and refreshing, even in the midst of our labors.
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Making It Better

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Doc Arnett

One of the great perils of remodeling is tearing out something that you think is in bad shape; you may very well find something in even worse shape behind, over or under whatever it was that you first tore out. … Continue reading →

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Moving in the Right Direction

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Doc Arnett

Over the years and the four major whole house renovations that we’ve done together, Randa and I have used different approaches for deciding what particular project to do first. Sometimes, it’s a matter of semi-necessity; having a functioning bathroom will … Continue reading →

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Support Members

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Doc Arnett

You cannot take away the foundation of a structure and expect it to hold secure. Continue reading →

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Finishing Work

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Doc Arnett

when the nature of Jesus has become our own nature, others will have greater difficulty finding the seams between what we are and what we believe. Continue reading →

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Prep Work

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Doc Arnett

If you really want to know how level and/or smooth a concrete floor is, you can start with a long level or some other object with a true edge. Continue reading →

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The Great Cover-Up

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Doc Arnett

It was a good thing it was small because if something that ugly was big, it would be bad. Very bad. I’m talking about the micro-bathroom on the main floor of this house. Continue reading →

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Beyond Ordinary

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Doc Arnett

Even in our worship, having a certain way of doing things can be helpful, as long as the routine doesn’t become the purpose rather than a means of accomplishing the purpose.
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The Life Aquatic

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Doc Arnett

When we funnel trouble into our lives through our own carelessness, indifference or ignorance, we better be ready to clean up a mess.
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